• Job Description

  Req#: 1141422

  It's your time to Achieve, Excel and Succeed in this career building role
  
  The Online Learning and Educational Resources Branch, within the Services and Technology Division in the Ministry of Education and Child Care, provides two key and critical services: Online Learning for K-12 and Open School BC for development and delivery of e-learning services, digital and print content, and award-winning multimedia.
  
  Online learning is a method of teaching students outside of traditional schools using online and other electronic delivery methods to increase student access, choice, and flexibility to improve student success. The Online Learning program area is responsible for developing and implementing policy, collaborating with the education sector, and ensuring equity of access to high quality online learning for students in B.C.
  
  The Online Learning team supports the implementation of the Online Learning Policy that includes the following areas: Provincial Online Learning Schools, District Online Learning Schools, the Accountability and Quality Assurance framework and process, and the provincial learning management system (Brightspace).
  
  Provides advice and recommendations to senior management on the implementation of emerging online learning programs, policy, and legislative initiatives. The position is responsible to lead or facilitate implementation and program delivery with internal and external partners, to define program area goals and objectives. The position also is responsible to lead or facilitate online learning collaboration, deliverables, communication plans, and performance measures.
  
  Leads and participates in consultations with partners to identify issues related to the development and implementation of online learning programs, defines online learning policies and priorities, identifies partner preferences, and resolves issues.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or a related field AND a minimum of two (2) years of *related experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered.
    Please note: If your Post-Secondary credentials were obtained from outside of Canada, you may be required to provide documentation of your completed formal credential transfer evaluation (e.g. World Education Services).

  *Related experience must include three (3) or more of the following:

  • Experience in the development of policy, guidelines, or legislation.
  • Experience in planning and coordinating complex large-scale projects/assignments and independently managing projects.
  • Experience maintaining effective relationships with internal or external partners .
  • Experience selecting, managing, and leading professional teams comprised of internal or external partners.
  • Experience with online instructional design.
  • Experience within K-12 teaching environments.

  Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Graduate level degree in Education, Online Learning, or other relevant area.
  • Experience with online learning teaching and/or administration.
  • Experience in online learning facilitation using a learning management system.
  • Experience teaching with Brightspace.

  Provisos:

  • Willingness to travel on occasion.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact Gabby.Korcheva@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Victoria has two building locations, both with space to accommodate in-office work. The Vancouver office may be accessed for limited drop-in use. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions.
  This is for one (1) permanent opportunity.
  An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  
  Working for the BC Public Service:
  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
  
  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
  
  The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
  
  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
  
  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
  
  Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
  
  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
  
  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
  
  Additional Information:
  A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
  
  Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
  
  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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